Waukee, Iowa vs. Jersey City, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey is 50.7% more expensive than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,048 in Jersey City, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jersey City, New Jersey is more expensive than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in Jersey City
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Jersey City, NJ
Compared to Waukee, Jersey City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.1% higher
  Commute
  99.4% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower